amakaramu

How to say it

Meaning

thin writing instruments with a graphite core, used for writing or drawing; pencils.

Good to know

plural of ikaramu (ama- class); the singular is in the i- class.

Examples

• Amakaramu y'abanyeshure yaravuye mu iduka rishasha.The students' pencils came from the new shop.
• Ese ushaka amakaramu meza yo kwandikisha?Do you want good pencils to write with?
• Umwarimu ntiyemerera abanyeshure gukoresha amakaramu asenyutse.The teacher does not allow students to use broken pencils.
• Umuvyeyi azoogurira abana biwe amakaramu mashasha ku ntangiriro y'umwaka w'ishure.The parent will buy new pencils for the children at the start of the school year.

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